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Are MagicCons Worth It? | Bonus Episode Mar 02, 2023

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MagicCons are Wizards’ latest attempt at cracking “The Gathering.” But are these big live events actually worth attending? We’re breaking down our experiences from Vegas and Philly to determine just how much bang you’re getting for your buck. Is Command Zone access worth the extra charge? How about the VIP passes? Most important of all, are Magic Cons actually fun? Tune in and find out!

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Is Infect Too Strong Now? | The Command Zone:

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Blake Rasmussen:

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MagicCon 2023 Schedule:

https://magic.gg/news/magiccon-philadelphia-and-the-2023-magiccon-schedule

Jamie Block:

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IG: @benjamiela

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Bad Cards We Still Play | #517 Feb 28, 2023

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Can any Magic card truly be called “bad?” Yes, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun playing them! This episode, Rachel polls the Command Zone crew on cards they love to play even though they aren’t exactly optimized. Commander is a casual format! Play more bad cards! From 9-drops to draft chaff, come see if your pet card is on our list.

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Jordan Pridgen:

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Jake Boss:

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Manson Leung:

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Arthur Meadowcroft:

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Gabriel Pozos:

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Ladee Danger:

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Craig Blanchette:

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Damen Lenz:

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Josh Murphy:

Twitter: @alsonamedjosh

Instagram: @alsonamedjosh

Jamie Block:

Twitter: @Jamblock

IG: @benjamiela

Good Cards We Don’t Play | The Command Zone 508

https://youtu.be/kM3nZS_hd4o

End Step: The Last of Us HBO

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How To Play Infect with Mr. Infect | #516 Feb 22, 2023

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Do you love Commander but hate counting past 10? Then we have a strategy for you! This episode, Craig “Mr. Infect” Blanchette is here to teach you about–you guessed it–playing infect in Commander! With Phyrexia: All Will Be One bringing the new “Toxic” mechanic into the format, poison counters are all the rage once again. So today we’ll go over the ins-and-outs of this controversial strategy and give you all the tips you need to start poisoning your friends at your next game night.

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Bonkers Battle Between Brilliant Brewmasters | Extra Turns 31 | Magic Gathering Commander Gameplay

https://youtu.be/iv-xb2T7Z2E

New Guilds of Ravnica Legends l Game Knights 21 l Magic: the Gathering Commander EDH Gameplay

https://youtu.be/TomR8EIzxk0

Good Cards We Don’t Play | The Command Zone 508 | Magic: The Gathering Commander EDH

https://youtu.be/kM3nZS_hd4o

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The Best Cards (In the 99) from All Will Be One | #515 Feb 14, 2023

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Just because a card can’t be your commander, doesn’t mean it's not the piece you need to turn your deck into a perfect, mechanical abomination! This episode we’re going over the cards that matter for your 99 from Phyrexia: All Will Be One. We’ll cover the cards we think could be the newest staples, cards that fill niche roles, and cards that get your engine oiled up and firing on all cylinders!

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Command Zone 514:

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The Dominus Cycle - All Will Be One | #514 Feb 06, 2023

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When Phyrexia took over Mirrodin, parts of the plane itself came to life, becoming the godlike monsters we know as the Domini. In All Will Be One, these giant overlords take the form of legendary creatures with high-impact doubling effects. This episode, we discuss the Dominus cycle both as commanders and in the 99, exploring the synergies and strategies that’ll make them feel truly indestructible. You don’t want to miss it!

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Game Knights 59:

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The Best Mono-Colored Commanders from ONE :

https://youtu.be/5gL8VKohPF4

The Best Multi-Colored Commanders from ONE:

https://youtu.be/VsVloLR-cgo

Scryfall:

https://scryfall.com/

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The Best Mono-Colored Commanders from ONE | #513 Feb 03, 2023

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In Phyrexia: All Will Be One, every color has been corrupted by Phyrexia’s influence, and that means a bunch of new compleated commanders! This episode, we’re delving into the best mono-colored legendary creatures from Magic’s latest set. We’ll go through the synergies and strategies you’ll want to graft into each commander’s deck to make them shine like glistening oil. Hail Phyrexia!

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MagicCon Philadelphia:

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Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Article:

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Sheldon Menery:

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Game Knights 59:

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Is Infect Too Strong Now? | Bonus Episode Feb 01, 2023

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Poison counters are back in Phyrexia: All Will Be One and with them returns the age-old Commander question: Is infect too strong? Sure, 10 is a lot less than 40, but is it actually easier to pull off?

This episode, our poison expert Craig “Mr. Infect” Blanchette joins the table to discuss the power of poison in EDH. Does the new “Toxic” ability affect whether the poison counter rule should be raised to 15 or even 20? Tune in and find out.

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“Corrupting Influence” Budget Upgrade Guide - Phyrexia: All Will Be One | The Command Zone #511:

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Craig Blanchette:

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John Travolta mispronounces Idina Menzel at 2014 Academy Awards:

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Sheldon Menery:

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All Will Be ONE - The Best Multi-Colored Commanders | #512 Jan 27, 2023

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In Phyrexia, all may be one but today all the legends will be at least two… colors! That’s right! On this episode, we’re diving into the best new multi-colored commanders from Phyrexia: All Will Be One. We’ll go over the synergies and strategies you need to start crafting the perfect deck around your favorite new metallic monstrosities! You don’t want to miss it!

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Extra Turns #28

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Magic Con Philly:

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Game Knights #50 “Blingmas Battle” Holiday Special:

https://youtu.be/sxfhy22AFvA

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“Corrupting Influence” Budget Upgrade Guide - Phyrexia: All Will Be One | #511 Jan 23, 2023

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Have you been drinking glistening oil? Because it looks like you’re under a “Corrupting Influence.” Join us for our budget upgrade guide of this toxic white, black, and green Phyrexia: All Will Be One preconstructed Commander deck that promises to poison all who oppose it. Find out which 10 cards to inject and 10 to remove to compleat your list and be perfectly positioned to compete at any table.

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“Rebellion Rising” Budget Upgrade Guide - Phyrexia: All Will Be One | #510 Jan 20, 2023

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The Mirran resistance fights for its mere existence, and we’re here to help them out… on a BUDGET! This episode we bring you our budget upgrade guide for the new red and white “Rebellion Rising” Phyrexia: All Will Be One preconstructed Commander deck. With a budget of only $30, we’ll give you 10 cards to add to your ranks and the 10 to remove. Your deck will be a lean mean Phyrexian-smashing machine, ready to fight the power at any table.

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